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K.B. Willett: Parking and Access

Hello Learn to Skate participants!

Starting this Saturday, I am excited to kick off the 23-24 ice season with Learn to Skate classes! This fall session will require a bit of flexibility on everyone’s part as the Willett Arena will continue to be under construction throughout the rest of 2023. As a result, the Willett parking lot off of Minnesota Ave. will have reduced parking spots available. Please refer to the map attached to this email to see all available parking locations around the arena. We will be utilizing both the east and west entrances of the arena until further notice. In late September/ early October, the east entrance will be completely closed off for about a week. A vestibule will be constructed during this closure. I will update all users when that exact date is known.

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Open Freestyle: Friday & Saturday Classes

Hello Skaters and Coaches,

Please consider signing up for the Learn to Skate Open Freestyle ice time on Friday and Saturday mornings. Historically, these ice times were used as open ice for skaters wanting extra practice or a time for coaches and skaters to work together. Last year we moved away from the daily drop in option to registering for the full session only. This fall session Friday Open Freestyle runs from 9/8 to 12/15 with the exception of 11/24. The Saturday Open Freestyle follows the same timeframe as the other Learn to Skate classes: 9/9-10/28. The cost is equal to $8 per skate.

Currently, we do not have enough skaters to run either session. I would like to see a minimum of five skaters registered by Noon on Thursday 9/7 to order to run the hour long skates. If we do have to cancel the classes we will inform those who are registered and refund the fee.

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Concessions: Earn money to pay for package, synchro., etc.!

Hello CIFSC families!

Are you interested in helping work concessions during open skate and Learn to Skate? Earn money to pay for package, synchro, etc.!

Concessions shifts are a credit-earning opportunity that can be used to help pay for CIFSC costs and are credited monthly to your account.

We just received our shift schedule and our coordinator will be sending out the shift sign-up later this week.

New volunteers will be expected to attend a training during LTS on either Saturday September 9 or Tuesday the 12th. Experienced volunteers are also welcome to join us for a refresher. If these dates don’t work please let Liz know.

Skaters older than 12 are able to help in the concession stand and skaters over 16 are able to work on their own so long as they also attend the training.

Please email Liz Anderson at eanderson731@gmail.com by Monday the 4th if you’d like to work concessions this year.

Thank you,
CIFSC

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Volunteer as a Learn to Skate Helper

Get Involved and Give Back.

Skaters in high school that are interested in volunteering as a Learn to Skate helper, or have helped in the past, should plan on attending our meeting on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH at 5:00pm at the K.B. Willett. We will be going through what it means to be a helper, responsibilities, season overview, and additional opportunities. All interested skaters must attend the meeting.

Please fill out the form following the link below if you would like to be a helper this season.

Learn to Skate Interest Form

If you have any additional questions, please email Katie Baeten at katherine.g.baeten@gmail.com

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Notice: USFSA Membership Fees Have Increased (2023)

We were just made aware of an increase to the USFSA member fees.  Below are the revised totals, including both USFSA and CIFSC fees. 

  • Junior Club Member – $125
  • Second Family Member – $90
  • Introductory Member – $95
  • Collegiate Member – $135 for 4 years
  • Coach – $70

The registration sign up form has been updated to reflect the new fees . If you have already submitted your registration, there is no action needed from you.  I will make the updates to ensure proper billing.  

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CIFSC Membership: 2023-2024 Season

We will again be using Google forms to complete this year’s membership registration.  The link below will take you to an electronic version of our membership form. We need all members, including current collegiate members and coaches of record from other clubs, to complete the form so that we have current contact information and waivers for this season. At the end of the main form is a link to the waivers that need to be completed with an electronic signature. Families with multiple skaters should complete one registration form and one waiver form with everyone’s signatures in the same form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFL6WYEMzwm6dQ6k9NHu93SMdBhSAtl2UVef3RLceHE_eDwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Open Volunteer Positions

Good Morning,

The Crystal Ice Figure Skating Club relies on volunteers in every aspect of our organization. While we have set a minimum requirement for volunteer hours, we are so appreciative of those that exceed those requirements. Without the support and commitment of our volunteers, many club events would not be possible. Even if your skater isn’t involved in a particular event, yet, we want to maintain opportunities for when skaters are eligible. 

We have several volunteer positions opening as we prepare for a large graduating senior class this upcoming season. Committing to one of the positions below would involve working with the current volunteer for this season to learn the role, and then taking over the position during the 2024-2025 season. If you have any questions about what the position entails, please reach out to the current coordinator. Filling any one of these positions will fulfill your 5 (or 9 for multiple skaters) volunteer hours. This would not include your test session, HS team, or Ice Show hours required (if your skater participates). 

  • High School Competition Coordinator (October-December) Current Coordinator- Jill Przekurat jillprzekurat@gmail.com (fulfills your required 2 hours for HS Team)
  • High School Team Billing (September-March) Current Coordinator- Terrie Tauferner rtauf@frontiernet.net (fulfills your required 2 hours for HS Team)
  • Rink Monitor Coordinator & Scheduling (this job is a year round) Current Coordinator- Tieoni Riley rileysat@aol.com
  • Riverfront Rendezvous Soda Stand Coordinators (April-July) We have 2 coordinators for this position, we need to fill 1. Current Coordinators are Jen Lindsey and Terrie Tauferner- rtauf@frontiernet.net
  • 50/50 Raffle Coordinator (Ice Show Weekend) We would like to increase this from two coordinators to four. So we are looking for four people total. Current Coordinators- Terrie and Ryan Tauferner rtauf@frontiernet.net (fulfills your required Ice Show Hours)
  • Ice Show Yard Sign Coordinator (March-April) Current Coordinator- Tieoni Riley rileysat@aol.com

Thank you for your consideration,

CIFSC Board 

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Summer Ice 2023: Information / Invoices

Hello,

You should have received an email with the following information.

  1. Please check your email for your invoice. Payment is due on or before 6/4/2023. Checks can be made payable to CIFSC. Payments can be mailed to Melissa Fletcher at 5439 Pinewood Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54482, or brought to the rink on June 4th and handed to Melissa. Skaters who do not have their invoice paid in full, will not be allowed to take to the ice. A $50 late fee will be applied for payments received after June 4th. 
  2. The summer ice schedule can be viewed here. Please note that this also includes rink monitor assignments. It will also be posted on the club website (https://cifsc.net/) within the next week.
  3. The Rink Monitor Duties for Ice Hawks are attached. They are also on the club website (https://cifsc.net/). Any no show rink monitor shifts will result in a $20 fee. If you need to switch your shift, you’re responsible for finding a replacement, as well as reporting the change to the Rink Monitor Coordinator, Tieoni Riley at rileysat@aol.com. If you have any questions on how to rink monitor at the Ice Hawks rink, please contact Tieoni prior to the night of your shift. 
  4. Walk-on details for Ice Hawks is attached. As a Club or Associate Member, you have the option to walk-on any available dates for the fee of $15 per 60 minutes or $12 per 45 minutes. Please check with the rink monitor for availability and make payment to the rink monitor BEFORE entering the ice. If you know you will be absent, please contact Tieoni Riley at rileysat@aol.com. No walk-ons will be allowed for late or no show skaters. Be sure to visit the club website for the most current schedule. There will be no lock-in options and will be on a first come basis.
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